Can Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter be Used for Recessed Gooseneck Ball
Question:
Hello! I have a flatbed with a recessed gooseneck hitch. The ball is recessed five inches and has 6 inches of clearance on all sides. Will this adapter be able to connect? If not, do you have any suggestions?
asked by: Angelo
Expert Reply:
I don't think you'll be able to use the Ranch Hitch Adapter # AM3139 for your situation because from the bottom of the gooseneck ball coupler to the bottom of the gray offset arm is about 4-3/4". From the top of the ball that changes to about 1-3/4". Then from the center of the center of the ball to the end of that offset arm is about 10-1/2".
For your application you're going to need a hitch that was built for a recessed ball application like the Demco Recon # DM8550046. The only issue with this adapter is that it doesn't have an offset for a short bed truck, but since you are using a recessed ball you are pretty limited in what you can use for a 5th wheel hitch.
Products Referenced in This Question
Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter for Recessed Ball - Single Jaw - 21,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Flatbed Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to Fifth Wheel Trailer
- No Offset
- 21000 lbs GTW
- Connects to Gooseneck Ball
- Adjustable Height
- Hitch Adapters
- Demco
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter w/8" Offset for Short-Bed Trucks
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Trailer
- Fifth Wheel Trailer to Gooseneck Hitch
- Offset
- 24000 lbs GTW
- Bolts Over King Pin
- Adjustable Height
- King Pin Adapters
- Andersen
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